Analyzing Andersen Group (NYSE:ANDG) and Exponent (NASDAQ:EXPO)

Exponent (NASDAQ:EXPO) and Andersen Group (NYSE:ANDG) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation and earnings.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Exponent and Andersen Group”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Exponent	$582.01 million	7.03	$106.01 million	$2.32	37.07
Andersen Group	$838.69 million	8.82	-$2.32 million	($0.53)	-123.52

Exponent has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Andersen Group. Andersen Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Exponent, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Exponent and Andersen Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Exponent	17.40%	34.61%	16.31%
Andersen Group	N/A	N/A	N/A

Insider and Institutional Ownership

92.4% of Exponent shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Exponent shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.0% of Andersen Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Exponent and Andersen Group, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Exponent	0	2	2	1	2.80
Andersen Group	1	4	4	1	2.50

Exponent presently has a consensus price target of $91.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.81%. Andersen Group has a consensus price target of $56.14, suggesting a potential downside of 14.24%. Given Exponent’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Exponent is more favorable than Andersen Group.

Summary

Exponent beats Andersen Group on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Exponent

Exponent, Inc. is a multidisciplinary engineering and scientific consulting firm that helps clients investigate complex technical issues and manage risk. Its consultants analyze incidents such as product failures and accidents, assess potential hazards, and provide expert advice on engineering, scientific, and regulatory matters. The company’s services span fields including engineering, materials science, environmental science, health, and data analytics. Clients use Exponent’s expertise for product development and testing, litigation support, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment across a range of industries.

About Andersen Group

Andersen Group is a professional services firm providing tax, legal, valuation, financial advisory and consulting services to individuals, families and businesses. Its work includes tax planning and compliance, business and transaction advisory, and legal and valuation support. The firm traces its origins to WTAS, established in 2002 by former Arthur Andersen professionals. It later adopted the Andersen name and developed an international presence through the Andersen network of affiliated firms.